Basaveshwar Engineering College (BEC), Bagalkot is an autonomous, government-aided engineering institution founded in 1963. Basava Vidya Vardhaka (BVV) Sangha manages the college, which is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. It has AICTE approval, NBA accreditation for selected engineering programmes and a NAAC A grade valid from 2024 to 2029.

BEC Bagalkot has provided engineering education in North Karnataka for more than six decades, although it is not currently listed in the NIRF rankings. Its campus stands on Raichur-Belgaum Road, 5 kilometres from Bagalkot city. Students can choose from engineering, science, management and research programmes.

  • BE includes more than 10 branches, such as CSE, AI/ML, Electronics and Communication, Information Science, Electrical and Electronics, Civil, Mechanical, Automobile, Biotechnology, and Electronics and Computer Engineering.
  • B.Tech is available in Electronics and Computer Science.
  • M.Tech specialisations include Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Machine Design, and Environmental Engineering.
  • MBA and MCA are postgraduate management and computer applications programmes with a duration of 2 years.
  • M.Sc is offered in 8 fields, including Computer Science, Physics, Biotechnology, and Engineering Sciences.
  • PhD research is available in 8 VTU-recognised engineering and science disciplines.

Under the government quota, the annual BE fee for CSE, AI/ML, ECE, EEE and ISE is INR 2.35 Lakhs, while Civil and Mechanical Engineering cost INR 1.20 Lakhs per year. The total M.Tech fee is INR 1.82 Lakhs. The college does not operate its own merit scholarship fund, but eligible students can use Karnataka Rajyotsava and NSP-linked schemes. According to NIRF 2025 data, 529 UG students secured placements and the median package was INR 4 LPA. Recruiters included TCS, Bharat Electronics Limited, Global Edge and Tesco.

Admission Update: The next admission cycle is for the 2027-28 session. KCET 2027 is expected to take place in April-May 2027.

BEC Bagalkot Admission Dates 2027

The 2027-28 admission cycle is expected to begin with KCET 2027. KEA counselling is the route for government-quota BE seats, while COMED-K and direct college admission apply to the relevant management-quota seats.

EventDate
KCET 2027 examination, tentativeApril-May 2027
KEA counselling and seat allotment, tentativeJune to September 2027
COMED-K management-quota admission, tentativeJune to July 2027
2027-28 session commencement, tentativeAugust 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Admission routes differ by programme and seat category. The applicable entrance test and counselling channel are listed below.

ProgrammeGovernment QuotaManagement Quota
BE, all branchesKCET rank through KEA counsellingCOMED-K or direct admission at BEC Bagalkot
B.Tech, lateral entryDCET, or Diploma Karnataka CET, through KEADirect admission at BEC Bagalkot
M.TechKarnataka PGCET through KEACOMED-K PG or direct admission
MBAKarnataka PGCET through KEACOMED-K PG or direct admission
MCAKarnataka PGCET through KEACOMED-K PG or direct admission
PhDVTU PhD Entrance TestVTU PhD Entrance Test

BEC Bagalkot Courses and Fees

BEC Bagalkot conducts undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, science and management. The following government-quota annual charges come from the 2026 fee schedule. A regular BE degree takes 4 years.

CourseDurationGovernment Quota FeeManagement Quota Fee
BE in CSE, AI/ML, ECE, EEE or ISE4 yearsINR 2.35 Lakhs per yearINR 3.00 to 4.50 Lakhs per year
BE in Civil or Mechanical Engineering4 yearsINR 1.20 Lakhs per yearINR 1.00 to 1.25 Lakhs per year
BE in Biotechnology4 yearsINR 0.80 Lakhs per yearINR 0.75 Lakhs per year
BE in Automobile Engineering4 yearsINR 3.07 Lakhs totalINR 0.50 Lakhs per year
M.Tech2 yearsINR 1.82 Lakhs totalContact the college directly
MBA2 yearsINR 1.28 Lakhs totalContact the college directly
MCA2 yearsINR 1.28 Lakhs totalContact the college directly
M.Sc in Engineering Sciences2 yearsINR 0.65 Lakhs totalContact the college directly
PhD3 years minimumINR 0.95 Lakhs totalINR 0.95 Lakhs total

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The Karnataka government regulates government-quota fees at this government-aided college. CSE and related digital branches, including AI/ML, ISE and ECE, fall within the highest BE fee band offered by BEC Bagalkot.

BEC Bagalkot Admission Process

BE Admission

KEA conducts the KCET admission process used for all government-quota BE seats at BEC Bagalkot. Applicants proceed from the entrance examination to counselling, allotment and college reporting.

  • Eligibility: Applicants need a 10+2 or equivalent qualification with Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics or Biology. General-category students must have at least 45% aggregate.
  • Entrance exam: A valid KCET score is needed. KEA normally conducts the examination in April-May each year.
  • Selection stages: The sequence covers KCET ranking, KEA online registration, verification of documents, choice filling, seat allotment and joining BEC Bagalkot.
  • Management quota: Seats are available through COMED-K, the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka, or through direct management admission at BEC Bagalkot using a JEE Main or KCET score.

Applicants come from Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Dharwad, Belagavi and other parts of North Karnataka. For General-category CSE applicants, the KCET closing rank generally varies from 10,000 to 25,000. The final range changes with the yearly applicant pool and available seats.

M.Tech, MBA, and MCA Admission

Government-quota postgraduate seats are filled using Karnataka PGCET, while management-quota admission is handled directly or through COMED-K. M.Tech applicants need a BE or B.Tech in a relevant engineering field with at least 50% aggregate. Graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate and a valid PGCET or COMED-K score is required for MBA and MCA admission.

PhD Admission

Entry to the PhD programme is based on the VTU PhD Entrance Test. BEC has 10 VTU-recognised Research Centres in engineering and science departments. These centres support both full-time and part-time doctoral work by faculty members and industry candidates.

BEC Bagalkot Placements

The Training and Placement Cell manages recruitment activities at BEC Bagalkot. NIRF 2025 data records placements for 529 UG students at a median CTC of INR 4 LPA. At the postgraduate level, 35 students were placed and the median CTC was also INR 4 LPA.

Recent recruiters include TCS, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Global Edge, Tesco Technology and Infosys. Civil and Electrical students also receive recruitment opportunities from government-sector organisations such as BEL, KPTCL and BMRCL. This reflects the college's North Karnataka location and its proximity to regional public-sector engineering projects.

Metric2025 NIRF Data
UG students placed529
PG students placed35
UG median CTCINR 4 LPA
PG median CTCINR 4 LPA
Top recruitersTCS, BEL, Global Edge, Tesco and Infosys

BEC Bagalkot Scholarships

Students at BEC Bagalkot may apply for Karnataka government and central government scholarship schemes. The administrative office helps eligible applicants complete the required documentation and application process. BEC does not maintain an internal merit scholarship fund.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
Karnataka Rajyotsava ScholarshipSC/ST students from Karnataka studying in government-aided colleges whose family income remains below the prescribed ceilingReimbursement of tuition fees
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST studentsSC/ST students with annual family income below INR 2.5 LakhsFull tuition fee and maintenance allowance according to NSP rules
NSP Central Sector ScholarshipStudents who passed Class 12 in the 80th percentile of their state board and have annual family income below INR 8 LakhsINR 10,000 per year during the first 3 UG years
Minority Scholarships, Pre-Matric and Post-MatricStudents from minority communities with income below the state limitPartial fee assistance and a maintenance allowance under Ministry rules

Applications must be submitted through the NSP and Karnataka scholarship portals before their announced annual deadlines. Karnataka SC/ST students admitted through the government quota receive the widest coverage under the state schemes.

BEC Bagalkot Campus and Infrastructure

The BEC Bagalkot campus is on the Raichur-Belgaum National Highway, 5 kilometres from Bagalkot city. Academic buildings, laboratories and administrative offices are located within the self-contained campus.

Each BE department has supporting laboratories. Other facilities include computer centres, Wi-Fi, and a central library with engineering and management resources. Students can use playgrounds and an indoor games area. The campus also provides separate hostels for boys and girls, along with a canteen and banking facility.

Research in science and engineering is supported by 10 VTU-recognised Research Centres. As an autonomous institution under VTU, BEC can prepare its own syllabus and hold internal examinations instead of following the same academic arrangement used by non-autonomous VTU colleges in the region.

BEC Bagalkot vs KLS Gogte Institute of Technology vs SDMCET Dharwad

BEC Bagalkot, KLS GIT Belagavi and SDMCET Dharwad attract many of the same KCET applicants. Their student pool commonly includes candidates from Bagalkot, Belagavi, Dharwad, Vijayapura and nearby districts seeking a government-aided autonomous engineering college in North Karnataka.

ParameterBEC BagalkotKLS GIT BelagaviSDMCET Dharwad
LocationBagalkot, KarnatakaBelagavi, KarnatakaDharwad, Karnataka
Established196320022002
Managing bodyBVV SanghaKLS SocietySDM Education Society
Autonomous under VTUYesYesYes
NAAC gradeAAA+
Annual government-quota fee for BE CSEINR 2.35 LakhsComparable rangeComparable range
Admission routeKCET through KEAKCET through KEAKCET through KEA

Founded in 1963, BEC Bagalkot is the oldest of the three and has the longest placement history. KLS GIT Belagavi and SDMCET Dharwad were both established in 2002, while SDMCET has the higher NAAC grade of A+. None of the colleges leads on every listed factor, so students commonly compare their preferred location, available branch and KCET rank range.

BEC Bagalkot FAQs

Ques. How is BEC Bagalkot classified, and who manages it?

Ans. BEC Bagalkot is an autonomous, government-aided engineering college run by BVV Sangha. It is not fully owned by the government. Government grant-in-aid helps keep its regulated fees below those of fully private colleges, and admission is conducted through the KEA KCET system.

Ques. Which KCET rank range usually closes CSE admission at BEC Bagalkot?

Ans. General-category CSE closing ranks usually fall between 10,000 and 25,000. The exact cutoff changes each year according to the number of applicants and available seats. Round-wise KCET 2026 closing ranks can be checked through the official KEA website.

Ques. How much does the four-year BE CSE programme at BEC Bagalkot cost?

Ans. Government-quota students in CSE, AI/ML, ECE, ISE and EEE pay INR 2.35 Lakhs per year, making the four-year total INR 9.40 Lakhs. The annual government-quota fee for Civil and Mechanical Engineering is INR 1.20 Lakhs. Management-quota charges are higher.

Ques. Which accreditations and approvals does BEC Bagalkot hold?

Ans. BEC Bagalkot has a NAAC A grade valid from 2024 to 2029. AICTE has approved the institution, and selected engineering programmes also carry NBA accreditation.

Ques. What do the latest stated placement figures show for BEC Bagalkot?

Ans. NIRF 2025 data shows that 529 UG students were placed at a median CTC of INR 4 LPA. Another 35 PG students gained placements at the same median CTC. TCS, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Global Edge, Tesco and Infosys are among the leading recruiters.

Ques. What is BEC Bagalkot's academic relationship with VTU?

Ans. BEC Bagalkot is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. Its autonomous status under VTU permits the college to develop its curriculum and carry out internal assessments separately from the common VTU-wide syllabus.

Ques. Which M.Tech specialisations can students pursue at BEC Bagalkot?

Ans. The college offers M.Tech in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Machine Design and Environmental Engineering. Government-quota admission is based on Karnataka PGCET. The two-year programme has a total government-quota fee of INR 1.82 Lakhs.